How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $111 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $111, while a train costs an average of $116.

Distance: 239 miles (385 km)

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$116

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$111

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$156

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5h 21m

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4h 51m

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14h 43m

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14h 13m

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5h 9m

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg is a train with an average price of $74 (€60).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg:

A train is $37 (€31) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg costing on average $111 (€91).

A train is $597 (€489) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg costing on average $671 (€549).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Fribourg take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 59m.

Bus takes on average 14h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Fribourg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 40m faster (4h 29m by train vs 5h 9m by car) and roughly $82 (€67) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($74 (€60) vs $156 (€127)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:35 PM13h55
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    10:30 AMFribourg, Poya
    $1081One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:35 PM13h55
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    10:30 AMFribourg, Poya
    $1081One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Condor FlugdienstDE4313
    8:00 AM0h50
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    8:50 AMZurich Airport
    $2471One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:10 PM14h20
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    10:30 AMFribourg, Poya
    $1091One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:40 AM15h05
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    4:45 PMFribourg, Poya
    $1341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:15 AM15h30
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    4:45 PMFribourg, Poya
    $1341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4234+SwissLX353
    7:00 AM4h35
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:35 AMGeneva International Airport
    $2961One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1619 · AF1042
    12:10 PM7h40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    7:50 PMGeneva International Airport
    $3051One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1619 · AF1242
    12:10 PM9h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:55 PMGeneva International Airport
    $3051One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg

Travel to Fribourg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Fribourg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg is a bus with an average price of $69 (€57).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg:

A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg costing on average $116 (€95).

A bus is $139 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg costing on average $209 (€171).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg is by bus with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Fribourg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 21m.

Flight takes on average 6h 53m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg is approximately 239 miles (385 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Fribourg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Fribourg.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Fribourg, Poya.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Fribourg by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Fribourg by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Fribourg often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Geneva, Milan, Zurich, Vercelli. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Fribourg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Fribourg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Fribourg, allowing time to visit its historic old town, museums, and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty.

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